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Senior Product Engineer

3M
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Apr 2026
💰 $151,710/yr($124,127/yr$151,710/yr)

About the role

Job Description:

Job Title
Senior Product Engineer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Senior Product Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

  • Creating new test methods to optimize performance and ensure robust design of new products for the Command™ and Scotch™ brands
  • Working closely with product development teams (NPI) to optimize design and support pilot experiments for new product launches.
  • Implementing programs to improve quality, reduce cost, and expand offerings in the Command™ Brand product line.
  • Lead management of change programs (CMP) as needed to support growth in the business.
  • Verifying and documenting product specifications for new and existing products.
  • Conducting product claims testing and document test results via claim substantiation process.
  • Interacting closely with key internal and external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality retail products.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
  • Three (3) years combined manufacturing and/or laboratory experience within a private, public, government or military environment.
  • Experience leading and/or contributing to cross-functional teams

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution
  • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Previous hardgoods engineering
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding in tape and/or adhesive manufacturing or research and development
  • Demonstrated ability to define and execute product verification/claim substantiation test plans
  • Ability to develop & validate test methods and properly document test results
  • Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment
  • Demonstrated proficiency in design of experiments and other statistical methods
  • Strong communication, organizational, project management and problem-solving skill

Work location:

  • On-Site: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
  • Travel: May include up to 15% domestic travel
  • Relocation: May be authorized

 

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

 

Chat with Max

For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this

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